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CI upholds rights of disabled
Wednesday 6 April 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Government is currently writing its report on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to be presented to the United Nations as part of its obligation since its ratification on May 8, 2009. The convention, which safeguards the world’s 650 million persons with disabilities from discrimination, was passed by the […]
Opposition grows to purse seining in CI waters
Wednesday 6 April 2011 | Published in National
Opposition to purse seining in our waters has gone global with a Facebook page asking people to sign up to demonstrate they’re against it. Yesterday morning 250 people had shown support for “Help Stop These People” created by Polohu Ruapene. A further 1135 people had been invited to sign up. Terii Hagai says the page […]
Lucky car winner plans to donate it
Wednesday 6 April 2011 | Published in National
Winning a brand new car still seems like a dream for Tereora College English teacher Paula Smith. Smith was drawn as the winner of the CITC car promotion drawn Monday but it wasn’t until she turned up to school on Tuesday that she found out she had won. “One of my students was saying miss, […]
Jetty and cruising alliance will grow industry by 30% in 2013
Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in National
With the Arorangi jetty to be finished mid 2012 and the South Pacific Cruising Alliance (SPCA) about to be officially formed, the country’s fledgling cruise liner industry is expected to grow. Aitutaki businessman and Ports Authority board member Mike Henry says by late 2012 or early 2013, results will be seen and cruise liner passenger […]
Rugby gear pulled from sale
Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in National
A range of ‘national pride’ supporters apparel by Fiji based sports manufacturer Matai Sports was removed from sale at Vonnia’s Store yesterday after allegations of plagiarism and breach of copyright. Turtles Sportswear claim the design and graphics on the clothing are plagiarised from designs Turtles did for the official rugby jersey of the national team, […]
Pilot forced to abort flight
Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in Crime
A trial to determine whether three men are guilty of charges relating to disruption at the Manihiki airport continues in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua today before Justice Hugh Williams and a jury of eight men and four women. Mataio Johnson, Ruhau Tamaunu, and Temu Okotai each deny one charge laid against them […]
Catch of the day – world record skipjack
Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in Crime
“After getting out of bed at 5am on Saturday, and fishing in rough seas around the Avana and Matavera fads [fish aggregating devices] for two hours, I was successful in landing this world record 300 gram skipjack,” writes Vaimaanga’s Reuben Tylor with a grin. “I caught it on an 80 lb breaking strain line, with […]
Investor takes Vaka TV to court
Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in Crime
Vaka Television Ltd is facing legal action from a company investor, who has filed a petition in the Cook Islands High Court to have the business liquidated. Christine Backer – an Australian citizen – claims to have invested $125,000 into Vaka Television, owned and operated by Dave Reuther, his wife Vina, and business partner Greg […]
Parliament to sit on April 15
Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in Local
Clerk of Parliament Nga Valoa confirms Parliament will sit on April 15 at 10am. Two bills are ready to be presented into parliament – the Appropriation Amendment and the Insurance Amendment bills. Before leaving for Noumea, Prime minister Henry Puna told CINews that it was necessary to return the sitting of parliament to April 15 […]
New plan for sports facilities
Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in Local
Sports assets can be best managed by sports codes, according to Minister of Sport and of Cook Islands Investment Corporation Mark Brown. During discussions with the Cook Islands Sports and National Federation in January, Brown made a suggestion as minister of CIIC that he wanted to look at establishing a management board to oversee the […]
Audit director cleared
Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in Local
Director of Audit Paul Allsworth has been cleared of any criminal offence following a police investigation into a complaint made in July last year. The complaint was laid by former financial secretary Sholan Ivaiti who accused Allsworth of criminal misconduct, copying his letter of complaint to the then members of cabinet and local media. Ivaiti’s […]
National Optimist champs in Aitutaki
Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in National
Twenty-five junior sailors will take to the Aitutaki lagoon tomorrow for the start of the 2011 Cook Islands National Optimist Sailing Championships. The national regatta will be held outside Motu Akaiami and will be contested by junior sailors from Manihiki, Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Sailors will head out from Ootu beach to Akaiami where Mama Ruru […]
'Bring it on' – in Aitutaki
Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in National
Planning to visit Aitutaki for Easter weekend? Why not enter a team for the biggest volleyball event in the country – the Aitutaki 4×4 Easter volleyball tournament sponsored by Cook Islands News. In fact, a challenge has been issued to volleyball lovers on Rarotonga to head over to Aitutaki and challenge the locals there for […]
Bonefishery - Questions and Answers
Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in National
What do I need to do to purchase a Visitors Lagoon Fishing Permit for Aitutaki? Fill out an application form. Show identification for verification purposes. Pay for the ‘permit type’ you choose. Who is required to carry a permit? All non-Cook Islanders. What are the prices for permits? 1 day $10 1 week $50 2 […]
New bonefishery creates livelihoods
Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in National
The Ministry of Marine Resources is announcing the official launch of its bonefisheries in Aitutaki and Manuae, following months of research, preparation and consultation with stakeholders. While Sir Frederick Goodwin’s signature marked the establishment of the fishery last October, MMR designated the time between then and now a ‘grace period’. That period has lapsed, and […]
Bonefishery officially launched
Tuesday 5 April 2011 | Published in National
The launch date for the sale of Visitors Lagoon Fishing Permits was officiated at the Aitutaki Island Council Chambers yesterday by Minister of Marine Resources Teina Bishop and Aitutaki mayor John Baxter. “This is a very promising venture and I am glad that the Ministry of Marine Resources has been working with the Bonefish Management […]
Linda Te Puni is proud to be the first woman high commissioner to Cooks
Monday 4 April 2011 | Published in National
As the first woman to serve as New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Linda Te Puni is a person of particular interest to local women’s rights advocates. In her address to PPSEAWA (Pan-Pacific and Southeast Asia Women’s Association) last week, Te Puni discussed her background as a career diplomat and highlighted gender issues […]
New regional advisor
Monday 4 April 2011 | Published in National
Commander Tony Grubb of the Royal New Zealand Navy will replace Wing Commander Ron Logan as Defence Advisor Pacific, who is being posted to Canberra. From Wellington, Grubb will represent New Zealand Defence Force interests in the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tonga, until another adviser is appointed. Grubb joined the Royal New Zealand Naval […]
Yogi returns
Monday 4 April 2011 | Published in National
Ashtanga yoga expert Dik Bree will be on Rarotonga for the next two weeks and conducting yoga workshops. With over 20 years of experience in yoga, the New Zealand-based yoga teacher has established a name for himself among local yoga enthusiasts. He has been to India twice and studied with 90-year-old yoga teacher Pattabhi Jois, […]
Unsafe vehicles upset Short
Monday 4 April 2011 | Published in National
The number of unsafe vehicles on the road concerns local mechanic Eric Short, who has been lobbying for a standardisation of warrant of fitness (WOF) checklists since he moved home four years ago. Short says that the government held a series of meetings with police and garage operators last year but afterward ‘shelved’ the issue. […]
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